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Converting to mids, Forward motor mount bars removal??

Old Jul 3, 2009 | 08:53 AM
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Converting to mids on my XL883C to fit a 883R exhaust, HOWEVER wonder about the PEG bars sticking out from the front motor mounts (the are in the way and must be removed).

On the backside of the mounts ther is a lock ring one on each side. Removed the lock ring and tried to remove the peg bars. But they are stuck (probably pressed in)?

Any tip before I cut them off with a disc cutter??

(hope you understand, some terms might be wrong in english)..

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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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Good Lord don't cut them off, there is an eclip on the back side that locks them in place.
The smartest thing to do is get set of non forward control motor mount an trade them out, the old forwards are worth a lot on EBAY, but they are worth nothing if you start cutting on them.
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Cutting them off was my last option, thats why I ask here

Found out that they are threaded and I have ordered a manual, backordered at the moment..
 
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Easiest way is to remove the mounts and then remove the clip and then they will unscrew from the mounts...also PM sent
 
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